Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps - 0 views
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athletes who develop EAMC often ingest similar amounts of fluid during exercise as do their noncramping counterparts
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Oral fluid ingestion may be ineffective, and intravenous fluid may provide a faster delivery for athletes suffering from acute EAMC
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends that athletes prone to muscle cramping add 0.3 to 0.7 g/L of salt to their drinks to stave off muscle cramps
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Others have recommended adding higher amounts of sodium (about 3.0 to 6.0 g/L) to sports drinks based on the frequency of EAMC
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intravenous infusion of fluids removes this delay, and it has been used to aid athletes who develop acute EAMC
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maintaining hydration and adequate electrolyte levels is a good prevention strategy for individuals susceptible to EAMC
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Fluid volumes of 1.8 L per hour have been well tolerated by tennis athletes who are susceptible to EAMC
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Monitoring an athlete’s body weight is an easy method of ensuring adequate fluid replacement and individualizes each athlete’s fluid needs
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the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend a volume of fluid that allows for less than a 2% body weight reduction
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Endurance training may also serve as an effective means of preventing EAMC by expanding plasma volume and the extracellular fluid compartment15 and delaying neuromuscular fatigue